Description
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian dish that’s sure to please everyone at your table. Juicy, breaded chicken breasts are layered with rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella and sharp Parmesan cheese, then baked until bubbly. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe captures the essence of comfort food while being simple enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fried chicken to the baking dish; top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly; garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg